Despite recent reports claiming George Michael is planning a comeback tour, Metro.co.uk can confirm that he is not.

George’s spokeswoman made it clear that he ‘will not be touring’ and reports suggesting otherwise are completely ‘fabricated.’

A source had told The Sun that former Wham! star had allegedly contacted insurance companies to discuss the difficulties he may face in putting on a new tour following years of illness and stints in rehab.

It’s been a long time since fans of George had seen him perform live, having last took to the stage for his Symphonica tour in 2012, and the London Olympics.

That appearance, however, was mired in controversy as he was slammed by critics for singing a new track, White Light, at the closing ceremony.

George Michael (Picture: OLIVIER MORIN/AFP/GettyImages)

He later defended his decision and said he had no regrets, tweeting his fans: ‘Had a great time at the closing! I hope you are not bothered by the press reports of my scandalous “promotion”.

‘Please join me in telling them to f*** off. It was my one chance on TV to thank you all for your loyalty and prayers, and I took it. And I don’t regret it.’

In 2012 George was hospitalised in Vienna after he was diagnosed with a bout of pneumonia which left him fighting for his life.

The following year he was in a car crash where he was ‘treated for superficial cuts and bruises’ and in 2014 he underwent emergency treatment after collapsing at his home.

Six years ago the former Wham! singer was handed an eight-week jail sentence and banned from driving for five years after crashing his Range Rover while under the influence of cannabis.